Q: Tonca, an American alligator snapping turtle, was the unofficial mascot of the Museum of Science & History in Jacksonville. He made a memorable impression on many who saw him through the years.

In a shocking turn of events, I almost killed a baby snapping turtle, highlighting how delicate these creatures can be. The near-miss serves as a stark reminder of the responsibility that comes with ...

Deep in the coastal woods of South Carolina, behind high fences, guard dogs, and security cameras, is a group of people who know more about turtles than you. Posters and paintings of turtles and ...

Some turtles enter a sort of hibernation state for the winter called brumation. Illustration by Adelaide Murphy Tyrol. For hundreds of years, people believed that come autumn, barn swallows would dive ...

Scientists have been closely monitoring a map turtle population after 10 percent died in 2022. They found a surprising culprit, and are left concerned for the future. A female northern map turtle ...

It's been a rough start to 2026 for a local Watertown, South Dakota zoo. A beloved Alligator Snapping Turtle named Bowser has passed away at the Bramble Park Zoo. This 'cherished' animal has called ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Bramble Park Zoo has announced the passing of their alligator snapping turtle, Bowser, from complications of cancer. Bowser first arrived at the Bramble Park ...

Occurred on May 3, 2022 / Baltimore, Ohio, USA Info from Licensor: "My pond was flooded for a few hours so my daughter and I decided to walk around and explore the flooding. We noticed a louder than ...

When you invite nature to the party, you never know who might turn up. A Reddit user posting in the r/gardening subreddit showed a delightful example of a snapping turtle who decided to use their ...

As Minnesota flaunts freezing temperatures and people take post-holiday walks along ponds and lakes, keep an eye out for turtles tucked underwater for the winter — even after it freezes. “If the ice ...